Marcus Colla
Biography
Publications
Marcus Colla is Mark Kaplanoff Research Fellow in History at Pembroke College, University of Cambridge. His research focuses on the history of modern Germany and Eastern Europe.
A new solidarity? Olaf Scholz on the future of Europe
Acknowledging the continent’s centre is “moving eastwards” marked the German chancellor’s address as visionary, of sorts.
Mikhail Gorbachev: The last revolutionary
Ambitious Soviet reformer whose political career was defined by “perestroika”.
Six months of war in Ukraine: Europe’s life and fate
Emotions have inevitably subsided but support for Ukraine remains resolute – enough to dismay Putin-loving populists.
Turkey plays the dance of the go-betweens in Ukraine war
Ankara is perfectly placed to mediate between Kyiv and Moscow, and recoup some credibility with NATO at the same time.
The revenge of the Scholzomat
After a lifetime in the wings, Olaf Scholz’ moment has come. But the task ahead is daunting.
Germany and Europe: “Ampel” time for reform
The Merkel model may no longer be fit for purpose in a rapidly evolving European Union.
Germany’s federal election: choose any colour you like
The looming headache of Germany’s coalition arrangements will play out again this September.
Ordinary Nazis
A growing understanding of interwar German society helps explain the popular embrace of National Socialist ideology.
Germany’s ordinary new world
Nobody knows the size of the personal vote Angela Merkel will take with her, or the consequences for German politics.
